Garlic

Allium sativum  Family: Liliaceae

 

Uses:

• Colds, flus, sore throats
• Intestinal parasites
• Circulatory support

Spiritual Uses

• Cleansing: use in 4 Thieves Vinegar blend for floor washes
• Protection: use in 4 Thieves Vinegar blend for floor washes

Caution: Can cause heartburn and stomach distress in some people, should be avoided by nursing mothers

Dosage: Add to dishes when cooking; chop and infuse in honey or apple cider vinegar; 1 clove daily for general wellness, up to 3 cloves daily when symptoms of illness begins

Personal Experience: This is one of my ultimate go to herbs for colds and flus. I infuse it with honey and take 1/2 tsp every hour at the onset of illness

Parts Used: Bulbs

Range: Native to middle Asia, now grown worldwide, in the US in zones 4-9

Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes well drained, moisture retentive soil

Properties:

• Antiseptic
• Antiviral
• Diaphoretic
• Cholagogue
• Hypotensive
• Antispasmodic

Key Constituents:

• Essential oil with cineole, ellagic and gallic acid
• Bitter Principle
• Resin
• Antibiiotic properties
• Tannin

 

Sources:

The New Holistic Herbal, David Hoffmann p202

Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide, Rosemary Gladstar p70

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